Your Ultimate Guide to Website Migration

Website migration is often a necessary step to enhance performance, upgrade services, or reposition your digital presence. In this guide, we'll focus on the practical "how-to" aspects of migrating your website, covering the steps for both intra and inter-panel migrations. Whether you're moving within the same control panel or making a switch from cPanel to Plesk or DirectAdmin, we've got you covered. We would like to point out that migration to NETStabil is done by our team free of charge.

Chapter 1: Migrating Within the Same Panel

cPanel to cPanel Migration:

1. Backup Data:

   • Log in to the source cPanel.
   • Navigate to "Backup Wizard" and create a full backup.
   • Download the backup file to your local system.

2. Upload to New cPanel:

   • Log in to the destination cPanel.
   • Access "Backup Wizard" and choose "Restore."
   • Upload your previously saved backup file.

3. Update Configuration:

   • Update configuration files if needed.
   • Verify and update domain settings, ensuring seamless functionality.

Plesk to Plesk Migration:

1. Export Domain Content:

   • Log in to the source Plesk.
   • Go to "Domains" and select the domain you want to migrate.
   • Click on "Website & Domains" and then "Databases."
   • Export databases and files to a compressed file.

2. Import to New Plesk:

   • Log in to the destination Plesk.
   • Navigate to "Domains" and select the target domain.
   • Click on "Website & Domains" and then "Databases."
   • Import the exported databases and files.

3. Adjust Settings:

   • Update domain settings and configurations as necessary.
   • Test the website's functionality thoroughly.

DirectAdmin to DirectAdmin Migration:

1. Generate Backup:

   • Log in to the source DirectAdmin.
   • Navigate to "Admin Backup/Transfer" and create a backup.

2. Restore on New DirectAdmin:

   • Log in to the destination DirectAdmin.
   • Go to "Admin Backup/Transfer" and restore the backup.

3. Check Configurations:

   • Review domain configurations and update if required.
   • Test the website to ensure a smooth transition.

Chapter 2: Migrating Across Different Panels

cPanel to Plesk Migration:

1. Generate Full Backup in cPanel:

   • In the source cPanel, use the "Backup Wizard" to create a full backup.
   • Download the backup file.

2. Use Plesk Migration Manager:

   • In the destination Plesk, go to "Tools & Settings" > "Migration & Transfer Manager."
   • Choose "Transfer from cPanel" and follow the wizard to upload and migrate.

3. Verify Settings:

   • After migration, review and update domain settings in Plesk.
   • Test the website thoroughly.

Plesk to DirectAdmin Migration:

1. Export Domain Data in Plesk:

   • In the source Plesk, export domain content and databases.
   • Save the exported files to your local system.

2. Upload Data to DirectAdmin:

   • In the destination DirectAdmin, use the "Admin Backup/Transfer" tool.
   • Upload the exported files and follow the restoration process.

3. Adjust Configurations:

   • Check and update domain configurations in DirectAdmin.
   • Test the website to ensure proper functionality.

DirectAdmin to cPanel Migration:

1. Generate Backup in DirectAdmin:

   • In the source DirectAdmin, create a full backup.
   • Download the backup file to your local system.

2. Use cPanel Restore Tool:

   • In the destination cPanel, use the "Backup Wizard" to restore from the DirectAdmin backup.

3. Validate Configurations:

   • Review and update domain settings in cPanel.
   • Thoroughly test the website post-migration.

Conclusion:

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can smoothly navigate website migration within the same control panel or across different panels. Always perform thorough testing after migration to ensure a seamless transition and maintain the integrity of your online presence. Happy migrating!